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A sweet and satisfying new novel, The Globe & Mail

Review: My Life in Black and White by Kim Izzo

Where do babies come from?, Canadian Family

How to best answer this weighty question

Going Nordic at Station Blü Hydratherapy Spa in Quebec City, The Kit

Guests get the cold (and hot) treatment at Blu

Gut Check, Fresh Juice

Probiotics are popping up in products all over grocery-store shelves

It’s Not Working, Elle

Do you need to break up with your job?

Click incessantly for mother issues, Maclean's

New online games like Depression Quest offer an alternative to the therapy couch

Fit & Fun, Today's Parent

Put a little spring in your step this month with new exercise options for the whole family.

The Other Women, Elle

Bad boyfriends and the curse of “just friends.”

The (Not-So) Great Divide, Maclean's

The line between colleges and universities is blurring. How to figure out which is right for you.

Star Attraction, Elle

How closely are you following your favourite celebs?

Pink Inc., Canadian Business

Good, bad and ugly from a century of products ‘for her’

Anonymous Compliments, Maclean's

Complimenting fellow students anonymously is a worldwide trend that started at Queen’s

Mind the Gap, Maclean's

The gap year was once for sowing wild oats before university. Now, post-degree, it’s about getting a job.

Exotic Retreat, Elevate

A getaway to this Arizona resort can rejuvenate the body, mind and spirit

Lean, mean Twitter machines, Maclean's

Forget Weight Watchers. Here’s a 24-7 support group to hang on your every tweet.

Ring in the New Year, Today's Parent

Think New Year’s is just for overdressed grown-ups? Think again with these kid-friendly events, perfect for ushering in 2013. (Midnight bedtime is optional.)

‘Girls’ power, Maclean's

On set in New York, creator Lena Dunham talks about the perils of self-referential comedy

Honeymoon Blues, The Sun

Why newlyweds may be less happy than we think

Sex Resolutions 2013, The Sun

This is the list you won’t mind keeping

A real chip off the old cracker, Maclean's

The hybrid snack is marketed as healthy, but its calories are empty

Showtime, Today's Parent

We have just the ticket this holiday season – a trip to the theatre to see a classic show or a new family favourite.

Hotel-Spa Hedonism, Elle

Amrita Spa & Wellness, Istanbul, Turkey: Where toxins—and troubles—are washed away

The ‘Right Age’ to Marry, The Sun

If you’re thinking about getting married young, listen to Oprah

Immaculate Conception, Maclean's

Now that anyone can have a baby without sex, sperm and egg etiquette can be a touchy subject

Mixed Messages, Best Health

Conflicting studies abound about whether or not alcohol is good for you. But there is sense to be made of it all

What’s in a number?, The Sun

Whether it’s one or 1,000, is your tally of past partners anyone’s business?

Solo Space, Elle

Is it time to stop giving introverts the silent treatment?

Amy Poehler’s new gig: teen angel, Maclean's

TV’s funny girl gets serious about adolescent angst in the online series Ask Amy

Sexual Healing, Canadian Living

Heating up your sex life is as easy as one, two, ooh!

2012 Guide to MBAs, Canadian Business

Student Profiles: the farmer, the adventurer, the linebacker

Sex Show draws curious couples and girls’ night out crowd, The Sun

What’s new at Toronto’s Everything To Do With Sex Show?

Pippa Middleton’s new party planning book, Macleans.ca

For the world’s most famous sister-in-law, it’s time to Celebrate

Keeping up with the Anistons, Maclean's

Spurred by celebrity engagement bling, women go big on rings as wallets groan

The Best Costume Shops, Today's Parent

Buy, find or make the coolest costumes with our guide to the biggest and best costume stores ‒ both scary and sweet ‒ across Canada.

Trends with Benefits?, Canadian Living

Health trends are plentiful, but which ones are worth your time and money?

Bachelor Brad, call me!, The Sun

Sex Files columnist reflects on why women fumble through TV love

Joe Lunchbox does yoga, Maclean's

Mark’s Work Wearhouse rebrands itself to chase a female demographic

The Shades of Grey Effect, Canadian Business

‘Vanity publishing’ sheds its stigma

Gangnam Style fitness classes, The Toronto Star

Rapper Psy inspires weird workout trend

Champagne posts and caviar hashtags, Maclean's

RKOI steals pictures of youthful excess and posts them for all the rest of us to see

How to be famous, by anonymous, Maclean's

The unnamed author of Twilight fan fiction gets a seven-figure book deal

I spy…, The Sun

The more you snoop, the more you learn. But is that a good thing?

Take a Bite Out of Your Next Dental Bill, Canadian Living

Our eight oral-care strategies will bring a smile to your face – and be kind to your wallet

From Lover to Mother, The Sun

A woman’s role in a relationship too often shifts

The Super Bowl for comedians, Maclean's

As the celebrity roast goes mainstream, the censors are sharpening their scissors

Is it time for fifth-wave feminism?, The Globe & Mail

Review: How To Be A Woman by Caitlin Moran

A taste of the action, Today's Parent

Not lucky enough to cross the pond for the Summer Olympics? No worries! Here are some closer-to-home, kid-pleasing sporting events

Canada Scoops Gold in Dating, The Sun

Survey shows Canuck women are fearless, patient with the first kiss

A heaping spoonful of Sugar, The Globe & Mail

Cheryl Strayed is everything you could want in a life adviser, hand-holding, sweet nicknames et al

Getting slap-happy with labels, Maclean's

From retirement homes to daycare, people are putting their names out there

Keeping it real, The Sun

Self-esteem is winning over fake beauty as girls reject photo manipulation

In your own Backyard, Today's Parent

Ontario has no shortage of family-friendly vacation spots just a road trip away

Nude Awakening, Elle

Can stripping off improve your self-esteem?

From Cupcake Craze to Puffy Phase, Maclean's

The lowly marshmallow becomes a vehicle for bacon and peanut butter.

World’s most expensive pizza, Macleans.ca

Vancouver’s Stevenston Pizza Company’s pizza pie is topped with lobster, black Alaska cod and Russian caviar

Bad Dads, The Sun

Slacker fathers only elevate, inspire the good ones

Colour Therapy, Best Health

How you’re feeling could depend on the colours that surround you

Beauty and your bottom line, The Sun

Good looks can work for or against in the workplace

Giving art the finger, Maclean's

Forget the French manicure. Nails are the new canvases for visual art.

A reason to smile, Canadian Living

I finally got what my high school self wouldn’t: braces. Ugh.

Breakup? Check Privacy? Un-check, The Sun

Revealing your new single status online can ignite Facebook friend frenzy

Love & Happiness, Zoomer

A strong partnership can help you live longer, better.

Walk a Mile in Michelle’s Manolos, Maclean's

The first lady teaches young girls that they can make their own fairy tales

A Little Something, Elevate

Longing for a nip, tuck or tweak but afraid of the stigma?

New in makeup: the bare essentials, Maclean's

Being caught without makeup was once a no-no for celebrities; now it’s a statement

Literary Hotels, Elle

These novel destinations beckon

Not-so-perfect strangers, Maclean's

Your roommate in first-year residence could be your polar opposite in personality.

Get Better Sleep, Best Health

Plagued by insomnia? Spending the night being observed in a sleep lab can get to the root of the problem.

Merry XXXmas, The Toronto Sun

These toys are just for grown ups

Gifted Madness, Elle

When shopping-spree meltdowns dampen your holiday mood

To Fix or Not to Fix, Elevate

Craving a quick facial tweak or two? Before you remove or conceal whatever’s bugging you, look inward.

Mind your Manners, Flare

What’s forgivable and what’s just plain rude

Little cottage of horrors, Cottage Life

Don’t let a phobia ruin your weekend. Here’s how to tackle your fears

Sitting Pretty, Elevate

Whatever you do at work today, do not Google ‘sitting and death’.

Safeguard your Assets, Homemakers

Get three key legal and financial documents in place to be well protected against life’s surprises.

Deal Breaker, or no Deal Breaker, Glow

We all have them – and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. But are yours a sign of high standards or simply hang-ups in disguise?

From bothersome to breakup, The Toronto Sun

Can annoying habits be overcome in a relationship?

School Primer, Canadian Family

Should kids under seven ever have homework?

Fairy Tale Finances, Elle

Are women really more clueless than men when it comes to money?

Girlfriend’s Guide to Cysts, Best Health

I have an ovarian cyst. Now what?

Old wives’ pregnancy tales, The Toronto Sun

In this summer of swollen bellies, unfounded gender lore runs rampant

Hell House, Bust

Is your roomie ruining your life? Here’s how to love your living situation without losing your friendship

Dropping the L-Bomb, The Toronto Sun

Who is more likely to say ‘I love you’ first?

Tough Love, Elle

A new breed of self-help is dishing out hard truths. But can we take it?

Buddies in Bed, The Toronto Sun

Can a friendship survive–or even thrive–when sex comes into the picture?

An Ounce of Prevention, Elevate

Every dermatologist agrees: treat your face right now and you’re much less likely to find yourself going under the knife tomorrow

Love Bank, Elle

Why celebs and the über-rich aren’t the only ones opting for a pre-nup. What’s stopping you?

A Pregnant Pause, Elevate

Pregnancy, a time when swollen feet and skin eruptions have moms-to-be craving some primping and pampering, is also the time they’re most worried about what goes on—and therefore in—their skin and body.

Get Your Game On, Elle

Is “techercise” the next-gen solution for shedding layers by spring?

Raising the Bar, Chatelaine

One woman reminisces about her mom’s homemade soap. It’s a thoughtful, personal gift — and good clean fun to make

The Ring, Glow

Is your engagement obsession derailing your relationship?

Prosperity by Hypnosis, Zoomer

If money seems to flow out faster than it flows in, your attitude might be the culprit. But can it be cured by hypnosis?

The Name of Love, Flare

His name? Or yours? What’s in a married name?

Room Service, Elle

Sleeping single in a double bed: Are sweet dreams made of this?

Genius in a Bottle, Glow

A new breed of high-tech products zaps skin problems with serious science

Star-struck, Canadian Family

When to worry about your preteen’s idol worship

The Name Game, Canadian Family

Choosing a moniker for your newbie can be daunting. Here’s how to pick the perfect one for your babe.

The B12 Bop, Elle

Getting your groove back when all you really want is to sleep.

Tough Love, U of T Magazine

Dating at university is supposed to be easy. But many of today’s U of T students find campus romance elusive

Love Hypnotist, Elle

Wash your troubles away with a past-life relationship cleanse. It’s as easy as counting 1, 2, 3.

Due South, Canadian Living

This family just can’t imagine a white Christmas.

Dress up!, Elle

Too many party frocks? No such thing. Everyone knows it’s the season to swoon and swan.

Faceoff, Elle

Why Facebook-induced jealousy can lead to lying and spying!

Loose Lips, Elle

Think you won’t spill the beans? Think again. Keeping secrets is near impossible—even for spies.

Judging a book-lover by his cover, The Globe & Mail

The intrepid GlobeGal, a.k.a. Rosemary Counter, looks for love on a website shelf

Bieber Fever, Elle

He loves you; he loves you not. Why celeb crushes intoxicate us.

Classes for Couples, 2 Magazine

Forget ballroom dancing and enroll in one of these cliché-free classes for couples

Fit to be tied, Chatelaine

Tubal ligations are a one-time, low-risk way to forever free yourself from sticky creams, foreign devices, too easily forgotten pills—and the fear of unwanted pregnancy. But the permanence of the decision can create a battleground between women and their doctors.

Hope for the Cottageless, Toronto Life

An insider’s guide to vacationing in cottage country—where to stay, what not to miss, and how to find urban luxuries in the boonies

Name Games, Elle

Can your name really determine your destiny?